Which Department Is Customarily Held Responsible for an Unfavorable Materials

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which department is customarily held responsible for an unfavorable materials quantity variance?

• A) Quality control
• B) Purchasing
• C) Engineering
• D) Production

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